Grade I listed · Wiltshire

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 19 March 1962. It is one of 277 Grade I entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 16% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1193298
Date first listed19 March 1962
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.37666, -1.94717 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1193298

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St Mary the Virgin

NameGradeDistance
Group of 7 Monuments in Churchyard 4 to 7 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St MaryII18 m
Two Unidentified Monuments in Churchyard, 4 to 6 Metres South of Lady Chapel, Church of St MaryII19 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, 5 Metres South of East End of ChancelII19 m
Skeate and Adjacent Monument in Churchyard South East of Lady Chapel, Church of St MaryII19 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, 3 Metres South of Lady Chapel, Church of St MaryII*21 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, 6 Metres South of South Transept, Church of St MaryII22 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, 4 Metres West of West End, Church of St MaryII25 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, 12 Metres South of Lady Chapel, Church of St MaryII29 m
Group of 5 Monuments in Churchyard, 10 to 18 Metres South West of South Aisle, Church of St MaryII31 m
Bishops Cannings War MemorialII42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1193298, first listed on 19 March 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.